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HHU 323K

1972 Volkswagen Type 2

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

19,924 mi
Last recorded19,924 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Type 254,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHU 323K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 19,924 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 16,934 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (7.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Deteriorated ()

Fail 12 Jun 2018 16,934 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (7.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Deteriorated ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 13,698 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 9,693 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 9,043 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 8,959 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 7,611 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 7,610 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 6,324 miles

tow bar removed.

Fail 13 Sep 2011 6,324 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Towbar retaining device insecure (6.6.3a)

Offside Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 56,206 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion front stepand front pannel

Pass 31 Oct 2008 41,074 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 1,420 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 1,394 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?

Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
931
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 935
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 631
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 538
Stop lamp not working 392
position lamp(s) not working 374
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HHU 323K is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 54,248 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Type 2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HHU 323K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HHU 323K registered?

HHU 323K is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 18 July 1972.

Is HHU 323K safe to buy?

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